M.A. Ford
M.A. Ford Twister XD 3X solid carbide drill 5.00 mm 2XDSS1968A
5.00 mm solid carbide drill for precise hole-making in tough materials
- Solid carbide construction resists wear for longer tool life
- Twister XD 3X geometry improves chip evacuation during drilling
- 00 mm diameter suits precise hole-making applications
- M.A. Ford brand delivers professional-grade cutting performance
- California Proposition 65 warning discloses regulated chemical content
Twister XD 3X Solid Carbide Drill 5.00 mm
The M.A. Ford Twister XD 3X is a solid carbide drill bit with a 5.00 mm cutting diameter. It is built for high-performance drilling in tough materials where rigidity and wear resistance are required. The 3X geometry supports efficient chip evacuation and hole accuracy. This accessory fits standard drill holders and CNC tooling systems.
Suited for precision metalwork.
Machinists and fabricators drilling hardened steels, stainless alloys or high-temperature metals will benefit from the carbide substrate and specialised flute design. It is not intended for wood, plastic or soft non-ferrous materials where standard high-speed steel bits perform adequately. Buyers who need a larger diameter or a different length series should look at other options.
5.00 mm cutting diameter defines the application
The 5.00 mm diameter is the critical specification that determines hole size and tool clearance. Verify this exact dimension matches your drawing or tap-drill chart before ordering. The solid carbide construction also means the tool is brittle compared to cobalt or HSS alternatives and requires rigid machine setups.
Highlights
- Solid carbide construction resists wear for longer tool life
- Twister XD 3X geometry improves chip evacuation during drilling
- 00 mm diameter suits precise hole-making applications
- M.A. Ford brand delivers professional-grade cutting performance
- California Proposition 65 warning discloses regulated chemical content
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do you install the 5.00 mm Twister XD 3X solid carbide drill in a CNC spindle?
Secure the 5.00 mm shank in a precision collet or hydraulic holder, verify concentricity with a dial indicator, then load the tool into the magazine using the machine's standard tool-change routine.
What maintenance or replacement will the 2XDSS1968A drill need over time?
Inspect cutting edges after each job; re-grind the solid carbide flutes when wear reaches the manufacturer's recondition limit, otherwise replace the drill once the corner radius is compromised.
What limit appears first on the 5.00 mm Twister XD during sustained high-feed drilling?
Chip evacuation in deep holes becomes the bottleneck; flute packing raises cutting temperature and forces a reduction in feed rate before tool wear becomes critical.
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